Marine Biology Chapter 3 Flashcard

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What is the Abyssopelagic Zone also known as?

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Abyssal Zone

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What type of tide occurs at 9:30 a.m. if it is high?

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High tide

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How do large bodies of water affect nearby climates?

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They absorb heat in the summer and slowly release that heat in the winter.

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What is the aphotic zone?

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The ocean's dark lower layer where photosynthesis cannot occur.

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What is the part of a wave labeled as the wavelength?

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The distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave.

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What is the photic zone?

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The sunlit upper layer of the ocean where photosynthesis occurs.

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What are benthos?

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Organisms that live on or in the ocean floor.

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What is the significance of the thermocline in marine biology?

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It is a layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth.

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Define salinity in the context of marine environments.

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The concentration of salts in water, typically measured in parts per thousand.

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What is the role of phytoplankton in marine ecosystems?

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They are primary producers that perform photosynthesis and form the base of the marine food web.